I might be going back to work (as much as it absolutely kills me) but with the economy...small business are suffering...and we own a family business. anyway...im getting lots of interviews...so im getting a little anxious about day cares. OR....recommend a nanny...which would be ideal!
Re: can you recommend you awesome daycare with prices?
If you want to look into nannies I highly recommend care.com - it's the web site we found our nanny through. But, a nanny is going to be more than daycare. Most nannies that I interviewed were between $10 and $15 an hour.
Daycares for my two infants were running just under $400 a week. I don't know what it would have been for an infant and a toddler. Home daycares were basically the same.
We LOVE Concordia over at 1604/Huebner! Sarah and Tonya&Cody's LO Reese are in the same class there. Weekly tuition is $203 (may be less for over 2yo).
Downside is there is a long waiting list... they have a VERY low turnover rate, so most of the openings are from kids moving up and/or graduating to elementary school. The wait for me to get Sarah in there as an infant was 4 months, and I had to put Jake on the list when I was 4 months pregnant for him to start next week. It might be a little quicker for the toddler classes.
we dont live near each other so I can really recommend my daycare.
however, please let me know if you need anything! I'm sorry you have to go back to work. Been there and now doing that. It DOES get easier!
I'm off on tues/thurs mornings if you need a sitter while you interview or anything to get ready!